Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 877 - 918: Such a Large Piece of Land

Chapter 877: Chapter 918: Such a Large Piece of Land

"Here, this is something the old man gave to you. You really have some clout, kid. Such a huge piece of land isn’t something just anyone can get approved." Su Zhian tossed a document envelope to Li Yifei.

Li Yifei caught it with one hand and, without opening it, smiled and said, "What I’ve given you is definitely worth much more than this piece of land."

"You’re quite impressive, kid. I’ve tried to get my hands on this thing a few times without success, but you’ve also pointed me in some directions. If we want to get things like this in the future, trying to forcibly steal them is just too difficult. We need to do it like you: start from the inside of the opposition, which makes it a lot easier."

"Ha ha, it was also an accident. I just happened to catch Koboto Kobayashi in his rush to gain control of the Yamaguchi Group, so he made that move. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy to succeed."

"That’s true. After all, the cost is just too great. Not everyone dares to take this risk. Alright, I admit it, kid. You’re not only able, but also lucky. I can’t compete with you."

Li Yifei laughed again, handed Su Zhian a piece of paper, and said, "The goods are there, go get them yourself." Then he drifted away.

Upon returning to the hospital, Li Yifei didn’t mention the matter of the land approval. That evening, after everyone had left, Li Yifei then took out the approval document to look over it with Ye Yunzhu.

Now, in his own family, apart from Su Mengxin, Ye Yunzhu was the one who could take on great responsibilities. The others didn’t have the guile or ability. If they knew too soon, and showed off about it, it could easily cause unnecessary trouble.

"Such a big place?" Ye Yunzhu exclaimed in surprise after only a brief glance. Then she quickly patted her daughter, afraid of frightening her, but her face showed a mix of excitement and thrill.

"Is it really that big?" Li Yifei leaned over to look with her.

"It’s not big? A thousand acres, more than 600,000 square meters. That’s the size of twenty football fields. This place is just too big." Ye Yunzhu’s mouth twitched, and she looked at Li Yifei as if he were a monster.

Such an expansive area could house a large factory. Yet now, it had been approved for personal use. That required immense power. Even truly wealthy and influential people would likely find it difficult to accomplish. Acquiring such a large tract would attract too much attention. Officials wouldn’t dare, and the very wealthy wouldn’t usually waste such a vast space for personal use.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "The bigger, the better. Our family has a big business, and in the future, we can build many things in our yard. It’ll be so much fun. Like for our daughter, I don’t want her having no place to play when she’s small. She should have a place where she can play happily, where she can run around in the yard, play in the mud..."

"Stop, stop. This is a daughter, not a son. Why would you let her go wild?" Ye Yunzhu glared at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei rubbed his nose and said, "Whether it’s a son or a daughter, they should have a happy childhood. I found that Little Yifei wasn’t really happy being confined indoors from a young age. Last time we went home, she was so happy playing outside with the other kids."

Ye Yunzhu tapped Li Yifei’s forehead and said, "You, I think deep down, you still want a son."

Li Yifei replied with a smile, "I used to feel that sons and daughters are both my children, and I like them both. Now that I have two daughters, maybe I do wish for a son."

Ye Yunzhu smiled and said, "Then let someone else have one for you. Ugh... you got the forest behind here approved for you too, but you can’t just build anything you want on it. You only have management rights, but that’s already amazing."

The land approved in the document was located at the foot of a small mountain in Mile City, where there used to be a steelmaking plant. However, the plant was shut down due to environmental concerns, leaving the land idle.

Although the land was approved for Li Yifei, he would still need to handle resettlement and spend money on it himself. Although the land belonged to the state, it was essentially allocated for personal use. To actually take possession required a sum of money.

But this was enough. With the document in hand, Li Yifei didn’t mind offering some extra compensation to secure the land.

"Honey, I know we’re not short on money now, and there’s absolutely no problem with getting this land, but have you considered that if we really build on such a big place, won’t it draw too much attention? With the internet being so prevalent, once this gets out, it can easily make people jealous."

Li Yifei smiled faintly and said, "It’s inevitable to incur hatred when hiring people, but officials fear resentment because their money comes from corrupt sources. Businesses fear resentment because some of their earnings are unclean. I intend to earn my money upright and honestly. What is there to fear? No matter who comes to inspect me, I have nothing to fear. As for those green with envy and looking to stir up trouble, I really don’t mind giving them a taste of their own medicine. It’s actually a good opportunity to establish the prestige of the Li family, using those troubleseekers to enhance our reputation."

Ye Yunzhu squinted at Li Yifei, this boy who had always been in her heart was now showing more and more of a man’s determination, especially since proposing the establishment of the family, Li Yifei had been increasingly exuding a strong sense of confidence and dominance.

In the past, when Ye Yunzhu was with Li Yifei, she always wanted to make him do as she wished, but now she truly understood that Li Yifei no longer needed her protection or guidance. This man had his own convictions and perseverance, and what she needed to do now was to be the supporter behind him.

"Honey, since we don’t care about those concerns, we can actually start planning properly."

"Right, I think after securing the land completely for ourselves, then I’ll discuss with everyone how they would like to see it built. It’s important to have a thorough discussion, as I hope everyone will be satisfied."

"Indeed, that’s proper. But with such a large area, even if we build a building for each person, that would be enough. What’s most important is the overall style and environment. Do you have any ideas?"

"I like the gardens in Suzhou, so let’s recreate one here."

"That’s a good idea. We’ll go to Suzhou later to do some research, and strive to make one."

These weren’t tasks to be done immediately. What needed to be done now was to truly secure the land. Ye Yunzhu, who had been the Township Chief and had run around for Dreamfly Company’s land requisition, was experienced in these matters. However, she was on maternity leave and couldn’t go herself. Even if she went back to work, with her current position, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to personally see to it, so these tasks had to be undertaken by Li Yifei, which was more proper and justified anyway.

Li Yifei listened very carefully. He really didn’t understand these things. When the company was requisitioning land before, at most he accompanied Xu Yingying, and he hadn’t paid much attention. If he had known there would be a day like this, he should have learned properly at the time.

Now that they had children, Ye Yunzhu’s sleeping schedule largely revolved around the kids. She fed them twice during the night and they continued talking until after eleven o’clock before the two of them went to bed.

Some say that a man’s life is a process of struggle, and a man without the spirit of struggle is not a true man!

Li Yifei’s years of struggle in the army were unimaginably hard for ordinary people. It was his effort, his tenacity, combined with his calm and wise intellect, that led to his extraordinary achievements in the military. After years of toil, when he returned to Mile City, he truly desired nothing but to live a relaxing and joyful life.

However, with a wife and beloved woman by his side, and now two daughters, it became impossible for Li Yifei to live without desires. Now he was a husband and a father. Protecting his wife and children, ensuring they lived better lives, was a responsibility he had to bear.

Admittedly, he had enough money to ensure his wife and children would be worry-free for life, but in society, money alone was not enough. Without sufficient capital and strength to protect oneself, and with no sustainable industry, a family, even with lots of money, would still find it insufficient.

Li Yifei considered not only the present but also the continuation of the Li family. Below his children were the third generation, and perhaps the fourth and fifth. Li Yifei was determined to create a world for them.

Such thoughts certainly had their limitations. Some super-rich abroad, after a lifetime of struggle, would donate much of their wealth and leave only a small portion to their children—encouraging them to strive and struggle on their own.

But even those magnates didn’t conceive such an idea at the beginning of their success; the decision to let their children make their own way often came when they were much older and had gained greater insights into life.

Li Yifei admitted he was quite traditional. His focus on the small family unit was deeply ingrained. As a father and husband, he preferred to see all his loved ones living healthily and happily under his protection.

Perhaps when he was very old, when he truly understood life, he might let his family venture beyond his protective wing, but for now, Li Yifei was resolved to do everything in his power for them.

Previously, Li Yifei had strived for his country and his honor. Now, he was striving for his family. It might not seem as noble, but it provided a greater motivation for Li Yifei. A strong and renewed Li Yifei was thus born.

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